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“He got a HELL of a job to bring back the Foxes lost GLORY and i think the first thing is…..”-Ruud van Nistelrooy told key ‘decision’ needed to win over ‘DISGRUNTLED ’ Leicester City fans. Will Ruud van Nistelrooy implement such type of play. Oh No that’s not really possible
The Celtic squad is currently at its strongest under Brendan Rodgers, a fact clearly demonstrated on Saturday when they hammered Ross County 5-0, extending their lead to five points over second-placed Aberdeen in the Premiership.
Rodgers made several changes to the lineup after Celtic’s midweek draw with Club Brugge, and the changes paid off. Four of the players introduced to the starting XI—Liam Scales, Luke McCowan, Paulo Bernardo, and Adam Idah—scored in the match.
This reflects the impressive depth of Celtic’s squad, with Alex Valle, who replaced Greg Taylor at left-back, also making a contribution. Valle’s future has been the subject of speculation recently, with rumors suggesting he might return to his parent club, Barcelona. Celtic fans have been highly impressed with Valle’s performances, and he once again caught the eye, with some supporters arguing that he deserves a spot as a regular starter.
While Celtic dominated Ross County, Barcelona suffered a surprising 1-0 loss to Las Palmas, and there was an incident that Celtic fans will be watching closely. Alejandro Balde, Barcelona’s left-back, was stretchered off with what seemed to be a serious injury, sparking concerns about Valle’s future at Celtic. There had already been talk of Valle possibly returning to Barcelona, particularly as he has not yet made a senior appearance for his boyhood club.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted that Balde’s injury is a significant setback for Barcelona, with Gerard Martin, who is not widely favored by fans, coming on as a replacement. Celtic supporters will be hoping Balde’s injury isn’t severe, as this could increase the likelihood of Valle returning to Barcelona in the January transfer window.
Despite these concerns, the key thing for Celtic is that Valle remains at the club, continuing to impress and securing his status as a fan favorite at Parkhead. He received an impressive 7.47 rating from WhoScored for his performance against Ross County.
With key matches ahead, including a top-of-the-table clash with Aberdeen next week, there is growing belief that Valle deserves a regular place in the starting lineup and could become the first-choice left-back under Rodgers.
Meanwhile, Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy has highlighted two key areas that Ruud van Nistelrooy must address as Leicester City’s new boss.
Van Nistelrooy watched as Leicester were beaten 4-1 by Brentford, leaving them perilously close to the relegation zone. It was another poor performance, with James Justin and Wout Faes singled out for subpar displays, but none of the players were exempt from criticism.
Van Nistelrooy begins work today ahead of his first game in charge against West Ham United on Tuesday and has been told what changes he must make to win over the supporters. One of the major criticisms of Leicester under Steve Cooper was their lack of identity. Fans struggled to understand the team’s style, setup, and player roles.
For Murphy, it’s crucial that Van Nistelrooy solves this issue immediately by moving away from Cooper’s pragmatic approach while ensuring the team doesn’t become too exposed defensively. Analyzing Van Nistelrooy’s potential impact on Leicester, Murphy said: “He has to decide on a style of play, as the fans have been frustrated with Steve Cooper’s pragmatic approach. But they can’t play too openly, as we saw the consequences today. They have some decent fixtures coming up, including four home games in the next six, which provides a solid start for him. I’m excited to see what he can do. He has a big task ahead, and the first priority is to rebuild confidence and get the players enjoying football again.”
As for Van Nistelrooy’s style of play, according to Total Football Analysis, he is a flexible manager who adapts his tactics to gain an advantage over opponents. He typically sets his teams up in a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation, focusing on narrow, compact defending. During his time at PSV, his teams were known for pressing high up the pitch. In possession, his teams focus on retaining the ball and recycling it to create opportunities—a style that complements key players like Harry Winks and Jannik Vestergaard.
